On December 16 of last year, Kris Durham graduated a semester early from high school. A few days later, he moved to Athens to participate in the Georgia's bowl practice sessions. In the time since, he has done nothing less than give all he had to impress the Bulldogs' coaching staff. Now, in just 10 days, he will likely step between the hedges to begin what he and Dawg fans hope will be a productive career in Athens.

Despite many having Durham tabbed as a sure fire redshirt candidate, head coach Mark Richt has made it no secret that Durham has played well enough through spring and fall camp to earn playing time.

"It is a relief to know that they see that I am out there working hard and trying to contribute any way that I can," said the 6-foot-5, 203 pound Durham.